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November 2, 1950 - September 2, 2012 Carlos Valencia was a beloved husband, father, son, and brother. He graduated from Hawthorne High School (1968) and Cal State Dominguez Hills. In 1980, he met Pat, his wife of 30 years. Together they raised three daughters, Bridget, Tiffany, and Kristen.
Carlos retired from Pacific Bell after 28 years of service and then worked for the federal government most recently as a TSA agent at the Ontario International Airport. In his free time, Carlos enjoyed working with Pat remodeling their beautiful home, traveling, and enjoying their children and grandchildren.
Carlos passed away early Sunday morning. He is preceded in death by his father Leopoldo Carlos Valencia and is survived by his loving wife Pat, their three daughters Bridget Connell of Temecula, CA; Tiffany Gerken (Steve) of Gulf Breeze, FL; and Kristen Connell Bethke (Greg) of Fresno, CA; grandchildren Kasen Merritt, Diedrich and Kestlie Gerken, Savanah Nevarez, and Cameron Chado; his mother, Guadalupe Valencia, sisters Cynthia Valencia Kimball and Gloria Valencia Achrem (John) all of Las Vegas, NV; brother Paul Valencia of Greenwood Village, CO; sister Ricki Farrell (Jim) of Tucson, AZ; sister Patty Saville (Mike) of Laguna Beach, CA and many nieces and nephews.
Carlos, you will always be in our hearts, and we will dearly miss you and your sense of humor.
A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Chaffey Community Cultural Center/Upland Chapel 525 W. 18th Street, Upland, CA.
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Miguel Lopez-Rosende
November 6, 2020
Carlos,
I think about your often my friend. All the times working at the checkpoint laughing and having a good time. I miss you and hope that you had a peaceful journey home! Rest in love brother! God bless!
Robert Radigan
October 5, 2012
The place sure isn`t the same without you. Miss the laughs we had in front of the terminal at lunch time. Later Carlos.
September 11, 2012
To the Valencia Family:
In this difficult time in your lives, may you be comforted by God's Word, the Bible. James 4:8 encourages; "Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you."
My condolences,
SJB.
Victoria Acosta
September 8, 2012
Dear Carlos, Though we have not seen one another in many years, we were still family. As a young girl I would listen to you and my dad laughing so hard that you would cry. I cherish the memories of the laughter you brought not only to my father but to all who were blessed enough to have you in their lives. I look forward to many more laughs in heaven with you and my father.
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Craig Doyle
September 8, 2012
Carlos, You were already missed when You left the Phone Co.. I worked with You in Huntington Park/Compton and Fontana. You were 1 of the BEST Supervisors to work for. I can still remember Your last day of work @ the Ceres Ave Garage. Then I remember seeing You @ Ontario International w/TSA. Always an easy going smile to go w/a smooth personality. Carlos, rest in Peace. May God Bless You.
Peter Davies
September 8, 2012
I worked with Carlos for 3 years at Ontario Airport and that smile of his always made my day better.
Don Bartlett
September 7, 2012
I am very sorry to hear the news of Carlos passing. It seems like just yesterday that we were all together playing and laughing as kids so often do. Though he will be missed, his memory lives on in my heart, and I am sure, in the hearts and thoughts of many, many, others!
Kent Romero
September 7, 2012
He was one of the good ones, his smile, his sense of humor will definitely be missed.
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